species 3,338 observations

Shampoo Ginger

Zingiber zerumbet

Field notes

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Part shade Full shade
Moisture: Moist
Soil: Sand Organic
Soil pH: Neutral
Resists: Heat Heavy shade Humidity Poor soil Wet soil
Habit: Arching Clumping
Plant type: Perennial Herbaceous perennial Houseplant

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.